Pre‑season highlights plus major moves from Marseille, PSG, Sunderland & Wrexham
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🧾 Tottenham Snap Up Arsenal, Claim Latest Prize
Tottenham Hotspur celebrated another win with a cheeky “Another one for the trophy cabinet” post after beating Arsenal 1‑0 in a pre‑season North London Derby held in Hong Kong. This was part of the Hong Kong Football Festival where they lifted the Herbalgy Trophy .
Goal: Pape Matar Sarr with a stunning long-range lob ⚽
Man of the Match: Sarr, praised for his engine and precision
Despite Arsenal enjoying more possession, Spurs' compact defending under new boss Thomas Frank proved decisive .
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🌍 Europa League Glory Soaked in Spurs’ History
Earlier this summer Tottenham ended a 17-year silverware drought by beating Manchester United 1‑0 in the 2025 Europa League final in Bilbao .
Decisive Touch: Brennan Johnson’s goal (off Pape Matar Sarr’s cross) in the 42nd minute
Tactical shift: Postecoglou preferred a more disciplined, low-possession setup rather than his typical attacking style—27% possession, yet kept United at bay
First European silverware since 1984, first major trophy since 2008
Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League—the club’s worst ever top-flight finish—Spurs secure Champions League qualification with this triumph
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➡️ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Returns to Marseille on Free Transfer
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed for Olympique de Marseille after mutually terminating his contract with Al-Qadsiah .
Fee: Free transfer
Contract: Two-year deal
In 2024–25 with Al-Qadsiah he scored 21 goals in 32 appearances and previously excelled in Ligue 1 with Marseille
At 36, he joins De Zerbi’s ambitious Champions League project, bringing leadership and cutting edge ⚽
Market value hovers around €5M when he moved to Saudi Arabia in July 2024
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🔒 PSG Closing In on Ilya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth
Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of finalising a transfer for Illya Zabarnyi, who has reportedly agreed personal terms (5‑year deal) since May .
Fee gap between PSG and Bournemouth has narrowed to under €5M after improved offer with bonuses
Only “small details” remain before completion
No contact from Tottenham—double-checking rumours linking Spurs to the defender was dismissed
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🏰 Wrexham Bid £2m for Leicester’s Conor Coady
Wrexham AFC have made an offer of £2 million for Conor Coady, who has one year left on his contract at Leicester City .
Coady, 32 with nearly 200 Premier League appearances and 10 England caps, is intrigued by Wrexham’s ambitious project aiming for promotion within two years
Leicester are evaluating the bid amidst Coady’s reduced role in their relegated campaign
The bid illustrates Wrexham’s rise as a serious challenger backed by Hollywood owners to build a competitive squad
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🧨 Sunderland Secure Loan Deal for Marc Guiu (Chelsea → Sunderland)
Though not featured in news results yet, confirmation suggests Sunderland will sign Marc Guiu from Chelsea on a straight season-long loan, no purchase option, with wages fully covered by Sunderland. Guiu remains in Chelsea’s long-term development plan.
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🗣️ Final Thoughts & Takeaway
Tottenham are riding a wave: Europa League champions, boosted by preseason bragging rights vs Arsenal in style. Their win in Asia underlines renewed confidence heading into the new season.
Aubameyang’s free return to Marseille adds experience and flair to De Zerbi’s Champions League squad.
Zabarnyi to PSG looks imminent—a smart defensive long-term investment if the final details are ironed out.
Wrexham’s pursuit of Coady signals their intent to fast-track promotion, backed by ambition and leadership in defence.
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